First Alert — Fire Blanket
- Risk level
- Other risk levels
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- -
- Origin
- United Kingdom
Hazard: The fire blanket does not extinguish burning cooking oil. This can lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1869.
What is this? This is a fire blanket meant to put out small fires. It should work on most fires, but not on burning cooking oil.
What's happening? Some fire blankets do not meet the safety rule for Europe. They cannot put out fires from cooking oil. This can cause a fire.
Does this affect me? If you have this fire blanket in the Netherlands, it may not work safely. Check your blanket now.
What should I do? Stop using the blanket for cooking oil fires. Ask a store or a fire expert for a safe replacement. Talk to a professional before buying a new one.
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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Fire · Category: - · Hazard: The fire blanket does not extinguish burning cooking oil. This can lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1869. · Origin: United Kingdom
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